Elmendorf, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Silsbee is moderately more affordable than Elmendorf, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Elmendorf scores 85 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmendorf can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmendorf is $1,264/month compared to $967/month in Silsbee — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silsbee is more affordable at $160,600 median vs $163,000.

Median household income in Elmendorf is $57,750 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (-3.9%). Silsbee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmendorf spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Silsbee.